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The Pediatrician Kitchen

Dr. M empowers parents and kids to blend the joy of cooking with the science of medicine to create a recipe for good health. Let her be your expert guide to making mealtime more mindful with tips, recipes, activities and more!

veggie-packed desserts

Healthy Holiday Snack Board: A Festive, Fun Way to Get Kids Excited About Fruits & Veggies

Create a beautiful, kid-approved holiday snack board packed with fruits and vegetables. Pediatrician-designed ideas for festive, healthy snacking using Ahimsa stainless steel dishware.
veggie-packed desserts

3 Veggie-Packed Desserts We’re Making This Season (That Kids Actually Love)

A pediatrician mom shares three veggie-forward desserts—fudgy avocado brownies, carrot cake bites and berry spinach pops—that boost nutrition, build kids’ kitchen confidence and make holiday baking joyful and easy.
Create A Winter Wonderland With Upcycled Christmas Decor

Let’s Make a Delicious Healthy Hanukkah Menu

Create a delicious, healthy Hanukkah menu that honors tradition while nourishing your family. Get recipes, kid-friendly prep ideas, and festive meal inspiration.
air fried veggie fries

The Air-Fried Veggie Fries Method: The Simple Family System That Transformed Snacks (and Holiday Meals) in My Home

A pediatrician mom shares her air-fried veggie fries method—healthy carrot, zucchini, and sweet potato fries kids can make and contribute to holiday meals.
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Fall and Winter Immune-Boosting Superfoods for Kids

Pediatrician Dr. Manasa Mantravadi shares immune-boosting superfoods for kids this fall and winter using a food-as-medicine approach.
turkey snack board

Holiday Cookie Gifts: The Gifting System I Use Every Year

A pediatrician mom’s simple holiday cookie gifting system: kid-friendly 3-ingredient cookies, reusable stainless steel containers, and heartfelt DIY gifts.
kids in cafeteira

From Food Deserts to Full Plates: Three Giving Tuesday Ideas to Help

Dr. Manasa Mantravadi shares how pediatricians, parents, and communities can fight food insecurity and help every child thrive this Giving Tuesday.
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Looking for Pediatrician-Approved Gifts for Kids? Here's What Doctors Buy Their Own

DIY apple donuts are a healthy snack for kids! Use apple slices, nut butter, and fun toppings. No-bake and perfect for parties or after-school treats.
turkey snack board

Turkey Snack Board for Kids: A Fun, Colorful Thanksgiving Snack They’ll Love

Keep kids happy before Thanksgiving dinner with this adorable Turkey Snack Board! A colorful kids' charcuterie board with fruits, veggies, cheese & crackers arranged in a festive turkey shape.

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